Bell darner on handle

Object/Artifact

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Name/Title

Bell darner on handle

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.273

Description

Concave bell-shaped wooden darner on handle, made from one piece of wood. Concave top of darner is used by stretching fabric tightly over bell, having space for needle to move while mending. Bottom of handle could also be used as a glove darner.

Collection

Carolyn Headley Darner Collection

Category

Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2021.2

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

darning eggs

Dimensions

Height

14.2 cm

Material

Wood

Color

Brown

Research Notes

Notes

Reference: pp. 60-61 in "Darn It!"